While I was out hiking around Armand Bayou this past weekend, I took my camera (if you want to see the pictures go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/72005791@N00/). I'm getting very frustrated with my current camera. Its a solid camera but I can't do a whole lot with it. What kind of Digital Cameras do you have? what do you like/hate about it? How many megapixels is it?
I really love my little 4 megapixel Casio QV-R40. It was a Christmas gift from 2 of my friends a few years ago and it took me a while to get used to going digital (it was my first digital camera), but I love it. It's not fancy, but it meets my needs.
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Just saw this review in the SF Chronicle. Hope it helps:
DIGITAL CAMERAS For the hordes of Flickr freaks and devotees of other photo-sharing Web sites, as well as people looking to decorate their blogs with their fine photography, a digital camera is a necessity. Even though many phones and other gadgets come with cameras, you can't beat the real thing for ease of use, quality of photos and other features such as video.
Obvious choice: NIKON COOLPIX
With dropping costs, you don't have to spend a fortune. Nikon's popular CoolPix line has a 4-megapixel camera with features like auto-focus and red-eye fix. The L4 can be found online as low as $102.49. It weighs 4.1 ounces and has a 2-inch LCD screen.
Price: Lists at $129.95.
Features: 4 megapixels with a 3x optical zoom and a big, bright 2-inch LCD screen.
Cool alternative: CELESTRON VISTAPIX
If you want to surprise the gadget freak on your list with something really neat, try a digital camera that's also a pair of binoculars. Imagine the bird-watching or sporting-event shots you can get with these. Or even better, imagine what Jimmy Stewart could have photographed in that "Rear Window" apartment complex. Michael Carr, the digital camera guide on About.com, rates five such combos, with his top pick the Celestron VistaPix, ranging from $169 to $272.
Price: Lists at $271.95 (can be found as low as $169)
Features: Up to 3.1 megapixels, continuous video with sound, built-in FM radio and tripod-adaptable.
Hey Paula, I'm researching too and I have really liked using the information at www.cnet.com. They have tons of detailed review, comparisons and all around great information.
